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- Naturalist vacations can take many forms
- June 17, 2009
- I often write about luxury vacations such as cruises, luxury resorts and what I call the better life. However, there are many who very much enjoy the outdoor life to take in nature’s beauty and wildlife. One company, Naturalist Journeys, guides you out into nature. I will list in this article some of the tours you may have an interest in and at the end will give you contact information.
- Father’s Day
- Fix him something spicy, smoky, comforting or unique
- June 17, 2009
- Father’s Day and the official start of summer is this Sunday, June 21. In this week’s food feature we offer some dishes that offer spicy, smoky, unique and comforting flavors. The first set of recipes is built with five ingredients or less and makes use of Pace Foods products
- The deadly fires of 1961
- June 17, 2009
- With a slate of cool temperatures recently, it’s easy to forget that June usually heats up, and as temperatures rise, the risk of a major fire increases. There have been some wicked fires in years past. There was Rodeo-Chediski in 2002 and the “angry Dude” in 1990. But when you look for a combination of multiple fires and air fatalities, 1961 was a year for the ages.
- A view to forever
- Easy Rim Vista Trail provides stunning views
- June 17, 2009
- It is not the hardest trail you will ever take, but it could be the most scenic.
- Farmers Market opens July 4
- June 17, 2009
- Payson’s Community Farmers Market opens July 4. Participants include growers with plots to acreage. The goods scheduled for sale are goat cheese, fudge, honey, jams/jellies, naturally sweetened fruit butters, eggs and baked goods. And there will be an ice cream vendor for the kids or young at heart.
- Red Cross seeking additional Rim Country volunteers
- June 17, 2009
- With Red Cross volunteers responding on average to two house fires a month in Gila County alone, the agency said it is seeking additional volunteers to keep up with demand.
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Question of the week
Do you think new Principal Anna Van Zile has a valid idea in eliminating the Asst. Principal and replacing it with an Athletic Director position that would share her duties as Principal?
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